Shear/Heavy Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recycling company in Atlanta seeks a Shear Operator responsible for safely operating metal processing equipment. Candidates must have prior experience and pass a medical and background check. Responsibilities include operating shearing equipment, inspecting for malfunctions, and maintaining a clean work area. The position requires effective communication skills and basic math proficiency. Bilingual candidates (English & Spanish) are a plus. Physical demands involve light to moderate lifting of materials.

Qualifications

• Experience operating metal processing equipment required.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Successful background check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal shearing equipment safely.
• Notify maintenance of malfunctions.
• Lift materials manually or with hoists.

Skills

Metal processing equipment operation

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic motors

Shear equipment

Hoists

Job description

Atlanta-Wells
598 Wells Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

The Shear Operator is responsible for the safe operation of metal processing equipment. Must have experience to be considered for this position. Operating hydraulic, mechanical, or shearing equipment to shear, cut, or slit materials.

Job Duties

• Operate metal shearing equipment using safe work habits
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Must have experience for this postion
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yard
• Equipment & Tools: Shredder & other metal processing equipment, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Shredder Operator _ Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

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